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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.05, 1,039.55 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.05, 1,039.55 and 173.06 is: 259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.05 : 1,039.55 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.05/1,039.55 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.05x = 1,039.55 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.05x = 179,898.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,898.46/693.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.58

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